Chen Chen dedicated his next few days looking for information regarding memetic research to a point where he almost forgot that he was still afflicted by a memetic curse.
The consequence of that was rather resounding. It had been seven days since Chen Chen returned to the real world and he never heard any sudden thuds.
This was why Chen Chen requested Little X to shed several layers of reinforcement off the quarantine room, leaving all but a single layer. He remained inside for another three days.
Even after that, he did not hear any thuds.
With that, Chen Chen verified that the memetic effect known as “thuds” was truly purged. What purged it was none other than the dark passage of the USB drive.
This suggested that the USB drive did possess the ability to negate memetic effects, just like the previous observation of it obstructing the entry of living beings.
This was a sort of insurance the USB drive provided for its user.
Finally, a potential threat that may lead to Chen Chen’s death was averted. This was very likely the greatest predicament Chen Chen had been in ever since acquiring the USB drive.
Luck may have played a large part in the process, but at the end of the day, it was safe to say that Chen Chen’s risky venture was worthwhile.
Ten days after returning to the real world, both Chen Chen and Yoru Kamidera finally stepped out of the quarantine room.
Chen Chen filled his lungs with the fresh air of the Blacklight nuclear power plant and gazed at the warm sun above. He felt the tenseness exiting his sore muscles.
Chen Chen glanced at Yoru Kamidera who came out with him and nodded toward his direction. “Yoru-kun, welcome to my world. This Earth is completely identical to the Earth which you resided in!”
With that, Chen Chen turned around. “X, have a Black Knight prepare a room for him in the Spire laboratory. After implanting him with the ship, give him access privileges of a grade B research staff. While we’re at that, give him a week off as well.”
Chen Chen turned to Yoru Kamidera again and advised, “Use this week to get yourself some good rest. This is also a chance for you to experience the modern life which you have been away from for so long. After that, I’ll need you to start helping me.”
“Please don’t say that, Your Excellency Chen Chen. You were the one who saved my life and I’ve sworn my fealty to you. Also, if it pleases you, please address me directly by my first name,” Yoru Kamidera responded quickly.
“Excellent.”
Chen Chen nodded before turning to take his leave.